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Fibromyalgia can be best defined as the pain of the muscles and connective tissue fibers, including the ligaments and tendons. But unlike rheumatic diseases, fibromyalgia does not cause joint pain or tissue inflammation. Another distinguishing factor is that while the pain can be just as disabling as that caused by rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, fibromyalgia does not lead to joint deformity or muscle and organ damage. The muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue, the typical signs […]